Worst Performing Industries For March 1, 2016

The Dow rose 1.06 percent to 16,691.95, while the NASDAQ composite index gained 1.52 percent to 4,627.34. The broader Standard & Poor's 500 index gained 1.18 percent to 1,954.98. The worst performing industries in the market today are: Silver: This industry declined 2.7 percent by 11:00 am with First Majestic Silver Corp AG moving down 4.7 percent. First Majestic Silver's PEG ratio is -0.76. Toy & Hobby Stores: This industry fell 2.3 percent by 11:00 am ET. Build-A-Bear Workshop, Inc BBW shares dropped 2.5 percent in today's trading. Build-A-Bear shares have dropped 31.45 percent over the past 52 weeks, while the S&P 500 index has slipped 8.33 percent in the same period. Diversified Investments: The industry dropped 1.6 percent by 11:00 am. The worst performer in this industry was Intercontinental Exchange Inc ICE, which declined 3.6 percent. Intercontinental Exchange notes the recent press speculation with respect to London Stock Exchange Group plc LDNXF and confirms that ICE is considering making an offer for LSEG. Accident & Health Insurance: This industry slipped 1.5 percent by 11:00 am. The worst stock within the industry was First Acceptance Corporation FAC, which fell 0.9 percent.
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